Vintage Bag Watchlist: Louis Vuitton Red Riviera

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Louis Vuitton Red Riviera

Item: Louis Vuitton Riviera bag in red epi leather

Purchase Price (including postage): $390

Sale Ends: 07 July 2012

Everything I see in LV's Castillion Red I want to eat. The recent renaissance of epi leather at Louis Vuitton is testament to the timelessness of bags like this. It measures about 36cm across.

Condition: Looks pretty good, though there are some small marks on the leather which may not come out (epi leather is notoriously hard to treat). Still has its dustbag, but has lost its luggage tag. No visible signs of fading on gold hardware, some scratching consistent with age.

Authentication: More photos would need to be requested from the seller to submit this bag for authentication. The stitching looks good, but no serial number is provided.

Comparative Price: $1,150

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